US Bridges

Goodwin Street over Leitner Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Florida · 450 Ft East of Old 41 RD · Structure no. 124006

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,440
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodwin Street over Leitner Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Goodwin Street over Leitner Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGoodwin Street
CrossesLeitner Creek
Location450 Ft East of Old 41 RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.34377, -81.77771
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,440 (2023)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodwin Street over Leitner Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodwin Street over Leitner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Goodwin Street over Leitner Creek carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Goodwin Street over Leitner Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Goodwin Street over Leitner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.